I had a great time helping to cover Columbia, Missouri’s premiere music event of the year the annual Roots ‘n Blues ‘n BBQ Festival at Stephens Lake Park. As part of the Photo Kingpin Crew we have free rain to capture the bands and fans at the festival.

I had the chance to photograph and listen some old favorites like The Music Maker Blues Revue, Blues Traveler and Mike Ferris and discovered some new great bands like Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

Here are a few photos from this year’s festival, I can’t wait to be back next year to capture all the fun.

The Oversight Committee performs at the Roots ‘n Blues ‘n BBQ festival, on Friday, September 30, 2016 in Columbia, MO.

The Oversight Committee performs at the Roots ‘n Blues ‘n BBQ festival, on Friday, September 30, 2016 in Columbia, MO.

It is always fun to get a chance to photograph some live music, and what is better than three full days of music. I had a blast photographing Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Junior Brown, Here Come the Mummies, Robert Cray, and the Word among many other great musicians at the annual Roots N Blues N BBQ festival at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri.

What a treat it was to see and photograph Matthew Curry perform his mix of blues and rock n’ roll at Columbia, Missouri’s Rose Music Hall. Curry is making his way across the United States, with The Matthew Curry Band on their Moving Down the Line Tour.

It was really fun to watch him perform in a small club like the Rose Music Hall because it won’t be long before the nineteen-year-old guitarist is headlining his own major shows. Be sure to check Curry out if he is ever traveling through your hometown, you will not be disappointed.

I had a great time photographing my longtime friend, Dan, performing with his band, Dan Hubbard and the Humadors at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri. The Bridge is a cool little venue that brings in some great local and regional acts.

Dan and I grew up together in Central Illinois so it is always great to be able to catch up. It is a lot of fun to see friends having a successful music career and plying across the country. If you like rock and roll be sure to check out the Humadors website to see if they will be playing near you.

Dan Hubbard performs with his band Dan Hubbard and the Humadors at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Dan Hubbard and the Humadors play a set at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Kyle Yap performs with Dan Hubbard and the Humadors at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Dan Hubbard sings while playing in his band Dan Hubbard and the Humadors at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Kevin Yarger plays with Dan Hubbard and the Humadors at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Dan Hubbard and the Humadors perform at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Stephen Tassio plays the bass with Dan Hubbard and the Humadors at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Lead guitarist Kyle Yap performs at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Bassist Stephen Tassio plays at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri

Dan Hubbard closes out a set while playing with his band, Dan Hubbard and the Humadors at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.

Dan Hubbard and the Humadors finish their show at the Bridge in Columbia, Missouri.